Estimating & Workflow
Back charge
A bill forwarded to the party responsible for added cost or delay. A contractor may back-charge a subcontractor for cleanup or a supplier for material ordered to the job but not used. The original estimate, change order, and time records decide who owes what when a back charge is raised.
Common questions
What does "Back charge" mean in Xactimate estimating?
A bill forwarded to the party responsible for added cost or delay. A contractor may back-charge a subcontractor for cleanup or a supplier for material ordered to the job but not used. The original estimate, change order, and time records decide who owes what when a back charge is raised.
Where does "Back charge" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.
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